THEO 556 - Church Music and Liturgical Theology

Credits: 3
An intensive academic study of the history and practices of music and liturgy in Christian churches with an emphasis on the Lutheran heritage. Study includes both primary liturgical theology (participation in a variety of liturgical expressions), and secondary liturgical theology (reflection on liturgical forms and structure). Topics include theologies and practices of music, history of hymnody, and music in worship. Open to graduate theology majors; other non-majors may be admitted by permission of the instructor.